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NGSS IN ACTION: ENGINEERING COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS (BREMERTON)

Brownsville STEM School 8795 Illahee Road NE, Bremerton, WA, United States

"You will learn tangible ways to take your students outside, engage your students with engineering concepts, and learn how other teachers have succeeded or altered a lesson for success." - Workshop Participant   Learn how to use an Engineering Design Process to help students investigate local problems, identify stakeholers and develop solutions as you interact […]

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NGSS IN ACTION: UNDERSTANDING URBAN WATER SYSTEMS (TACOMA)

Science and Math Institute 5502 Five Mile Drive Tacoma, WA 98407 5502 Five Mile Dr, Tacoma, WA, United States

"The training brought together a great location for learning, experts in the field of stormwater and motivational speakers in education to put on a great training. And they crammed a ton! of content into a three hours workshop." - Christian Berg, Workshop Participant   Would you like to learn more about how urban water systems […]

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NGSS IN ACTION: SCIENCE IN YOUR SCHOOLYARD (EATONVILLE) – POSTPONED

Eatonville Elementary School 209 Lynch Creek Rd E Eatonville, WA 98328 209 Lynch Creek Rd., Eatonville, WA, United States

“A great introduction to what the NGSS mean & look like in actual practice, taught in a very active, interesting way that feels attainable.” – Elizabeth Smith-Gordon, Bryn Mawr Elementary   Learn how starting from student's own experiences and centering the student's community can increase engagement and make the science more meaningful. Venture outside the […]

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NGSS IN ACTION: ENGINEERING COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS (EATONVILLE) – CANCELED

Eatonville Elementary School 209 Lynch Creek Rd E Eatonville, WA 98328 209 Lynch Creek Rd., Eatonville, WA, United States

  This event is currently canceled. If you would be interested in a possible virtual alternative, please reach out to Brad Street at [email protected].   "You will learn tangible ways to take your students outside, engage your students with engineering concepts, and learn how other teachers have succeeded or altered a lesson for success." – […]

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CLIMETIME VIRTUAL TEACHER CONFERENCE

Online WA, United States

We are thrilled to be presenting two workshops at this free statewide virtual conference, hosted by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)!   The virtual conference is open to all PreK-12 teachers in Washington State who want to learn more about the Climate Science Proviso, the ClimeTime project, or tools and resources […]

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ONLINE TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP: SEATTLE URBAN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE & AT-HOME SCIENCE LEARNING

Online WA, United States

Learn more about how our Seattle stormwater systems and related conservation issues can connect to students and support science learning at home.   When was the last time it rained, and where did that water end up? How does this connect to what you’re teaching, or what you would like to teach?   Join IslandWood […]

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ONLINE TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP: UNDERSTANDING URBAN WATER SYSTEMS

Online WA, United States

When was the last time it rained, and where did that water end up? How can you use these questions to spark inquiry and insight in your own classroom?   Join us for Understanding Urban Water Systems, a free virtual teacher professional development workshop led by our Urban School Programs team! Uncover the often-hidden stormwater systems in […]

Free

TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE: SCIENCE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Online WA, United States

Our professional development opportunities are designed to support powerful learning experiences that connect to students’ lives. In this time of increasing awareness and activism, we are also joining with teachers to address the vast racial, economic, and environmental disparities in our communities and classrooms.   During this course, you will collaborate with IslandWood staff and […]

$20

TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP: MAPPING COMMUNITY ASSETS

Online WA, United States

When | October 24 from 10am - 12pm Who | K-8 Grade Teachers Clock Hours | Teachers who complete the course can earn up to 2 STEM clock hours.   Have you ever wondered what neighborhood assets, opportunities, and problems could help make science more relevant and engaging for your students? In this workshop, you’ll gain […]

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TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP: TEACHER PHILOSOPHY & POSITIONALITY

Online WA, United States

In this workshop, teachers will return to their essential “WHY”—why you were called to teaching and why your teaching practice matters.   The workshop will center on a key part of being an effective, inclusive educator: reflection and self-exploration. We will use concepts from education and social justice scholarship to think about your individual philosophies […]

$20